Senior Construction Contracts Lead

TEEMA Group

Burnaby

On-site

CAD 131,000 - 158,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

TEEMA Group in Burnaby, BC, is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Contract Specialist to administer major construction contracts and manage changes on a portfolio of capital projects. You will interpret complex contracts, provide guidance to project teams and support commercial decisions with solid analysis.

The role requires 7+ years in construction contracting, strong negotiations, and collaboration with Project Controls, Legal and Finance.

Qualifications

Typically 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction contract administration, commercial management, claims, quantity surveying, project controls or another relevant major‑project discipline.
Demonstrated experience administering construction contracts and resolving contractual and commercial issues during project execution.
Strong ability to interpret complex construction contracts and apply contractual requirements to actual project circumstances.

Responsibilities

Administer major construction contracts throughout project execution in accordance with contractual requirements, established processes and delegated authorities.
Prepare and review contractual correspondence, notices, responses, change documentation and other formal communications.
Review and administer contractor submissions, change requests, proposals, claims, payment matters and other commercial issues.
Identify gaps and unsupported assumptions in contractor submissions and determine required substantiation.
Prepare evidence‑based assessments and recommendations for project leadership and senior management.